Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started With Gradmap
GradMap is a comprehensive platform designed to assist high school students in the United States with organizing, optimizing, and automating their journey to college. It provides tools for managing educational history, extracurricular activities, awards, and more, all while offering AI-powered guidance for college planning and admissions.
Signing up is easy! Visit our website and click on the “Sign Up” button. You'll need to provide some basic information about yourself and your academic interests. After verifying your email, you can start using GradMap to streamline your college application process.
Features and Services
Our AI chatbot offers personalized guidance and answers to your college planning and application questions. It can offer advice on optimizing your college profile, suggest activities and summer programs that align with your interests, and help you navigate the application process more effectively.
Currently, GradMap's autofill feature supports the Common Application, University of California application, and California State University application. That’s over 1,100 colleges you can apply to, and we're working on expanding this feature to include more.
Your privacy and security are our top priorities. GradMap uses advanced encryption and security practices to protect your personal and academic information. We adhere to strict data protection and privacy laws and regulations.
Collaboration and Support
Yes, with your permission, your counselor can access your GradMap profile to view your information and provide feedback and guidance. This allows them to view your information, offer feedback, and provide personalized guidance to enhance your college application strategy.
GradMap offers a comprehensive college search tool that allows you to explore colleges based on your preferences for major, location, size, and more. You can create, manage, and share lists of colleges with your counselor, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
GradMap provides extensive support through our Help Center, which includes articles, guides, and FAQs. If you need further assistance, our support team is available via email and live chat to help with any questions or issues you might encounter.
Ethics and Integrity
To maintain ethical standards and ensure the authenticity of your application, GradMap does not provide assistance with essay writing. We encourage students to express their unique voice and experiences in their essays, as this is a critical component of the college application process.
Final Steps
In addition to being your digital portfolio organizing your information, and optimizing your profile, GradMap's Chrome extension can autofill your details into several major college applications, significantly simplifying the process. This functionality saves you many hours of time and helps ensure accuracy across your applications.
Keep your profile updated with the latest grades, activities, and achievements to ensure GradMap can provide the most accurate guidance. Regularly engage with our AI chatbot for personalized advice, and use our college search tools. Collaborating with your counselor through GradMap can provide additional insights and support, enhancing your college application journey.